Copyright 2010 Keio University All Rights Reserved. Keio University An Introduction to Keio University and the Three-Campus Comparative East Asian Studies Program Professor Jiro Kokuryo Vice-President, Keio University 1
Keio University Private comprehensive education institution 10 undergraduate faculties, 14 graduate schools, and over 20 research centers 6 campuses across the greater Tokyo area University hospital, schools from elementary to high school levels Mita Campus Hiyoshi Campus Yagami Campus Shinanomachi Campus Shonan Fujisawa Campus Shiba-Kyoritsu Campus 2
About Keio University Excellent Education and Research Environment Provider of first-rate education and research One of the largest of Japan s 595 private universities Highly prestigious institution within and outside of Japan Wide-ranging Academic Focuses 10 undergraduate faculties and 14 graduate schools with a variety of majors At the forefront of cutting-edge Japanese research, including ips cell research Keio Leading Graduate School Programs collaboration between academia, industry, and government to train leading specialists in new and emerging fields Keio Media Design (KMD) world leader in media design Global Alumni Network Keio alumni successful across all sectors of society Ranked 9 th in the world for number of alumni who are Fortune 500 CEOs Strong links between alumni across fields and disciplines 3
History of Academic Excellence Founded in 1858 by Yukichi Fukuzawa Instilled with a spirit of jitsugaku, or science based on natural sciences and empirical evidence Fukuzawa emphasized the importance of freedom, equality, and lifelong learning An international perspective from Keio s beginning Established as a leader in society over last century and a half Continues to provide leadership for the future based on Fukuzawa s enduring philosophy 4
Wide-ranging Academic Focus 10 Faculties 14 Graduate Schools Letters Economics Law Business and Commerce School of Medicine Science and Technology Policy Management Environment and Information Studies Nursing and Medical Care Pharmacy Letters Economics Law Human Relations Business and Commerce Medicine Science and Technology Business Administration (KBS) Media and Governance Law School Health Management System Design and Management (SDM) Media Design (KMD) Pharmaceutical Sciences 5
Faculty and Student Numbers Faculty Members 2,598 Students (International) 34,110 (1,256) Undergraduate 28,975 (478) Postgraduate 4,609 (505) Japanese Language Program 154 (138) Other non-degree 372 (135) (as of May 2013) 6
Undergraduate Student Enrollment as of May 2013 7
Global Alumni Network 320,000 alumni active in all areas of society, including politics, finance, business, media, art, and sports. Alumni include: 3 former Prime Ministers of Japan 2 astronauts 230 CEOs of major companies (e.g., President of Toyota) 100 CEOs of foreign-affiliated companies Many distinguished overseas figures* (e.g., Governor of The Bank of Thailand) Keio ranked 9 th in the world for the number of alumni who are CEOs of Fortune 500 companies.** 800 domestic and 60 overseas Mita-Kai alumni organizations *Former international students at Keio who have gone on to distinguished careers in their home countries. **According to the Times Higher Education Alma Mater Index: Global Executives 2013. 8
Courses for International Students International students can choose from a variety of programs, including: 1 undergraduate and 6 graduate degree programs offered in English Degree programs offered in Japanese (advanced Japanese skills required) Japanese Language Program (open to undergraduate and graduate students) Double degree programs with selected partner universities Exchange students enrolled at partner universities of Keio can also attend: Keio International Program (open to undergraduate exchange students) Research Program (open to graduate research exchange students) 9
Degree Programs Offered in English Undergraduate Faculty of Environment and Information Studies Global Information and Communication Technology and Governance Academic (GIGA) Program Graduate International Graduate Programs in Advanced Science & Technology (Master s/ph.d) Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program in Taxation Policy and Management, Graduate School of Business and Commerce (Master s) International Advanced Degrees Program, Graduate School of Media and Governance (Master s) Graduate School of Media Design (Master s/ph.d) Graduate School of Economics (Master s/ph.d) Graduate School of System Design & Management (Master s/ph.d) 10
International Curriculum: Double Degree Programs (Master s Courses) France Intergroupe des É coles Centrale, (Graduate School of Science & Technology) CEMS Global Alliance in Management Education Ecole Supérieure d'é lectricité (Supélec) (Graduate School of (Graduate School of Economics, Graduate School of Media Science & Technology) Design, Graduate School of Business & Commerce) MINES Paris Tech Graduate School (School of Science & Technology) Sciences Po, (Graduate School of Economics) ESSEC Business School (Keio Business School) HEC Paris School of Management (Keio Business School) China Fudan University (Graduate School of Media & Governance) Germany Technische Universität München (Graduate School of Science Korea & Technology) Yonsei University (Graduate School of Media & Governance) Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg (Graduate School of Letters, Graduate School of Media & Governance) Indonesia WHU Otto Beisheim Graduate School of Management (Keio Linkage Program University of Indonesia, Institut Teknologi Business School) Bandung, Gadjah Mada University, Brawijaya University, Indonesia (Graduate School of Media & Design) Italy Politecnico di Milano (Graduate School of Science & Technology) Sweden Lund University (Graduate School of Science & Technology) KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Graduate School of Science & Technology) 11
Japanese Language Program (JLP) In the JLP, students: Develop their Japanese language skills in four areas Reading, writing, listening, and speaking Choose from a wide range of levels Beginner to higher advanced (12 levels) Study Japanese society and culture Build the language proficiency necessary for future research in specialized disciplines 12
Internationalization at Keio 1256 International students from 86 regions and countries, including students from: Korea 369 China 361 France 68 Taiwan 65 USA 61 102 International faculty members 273 Study abroad students 164 Visiting researchers 115 Keio faculty members overseas *Data for: International students, international academic staff, study abroad students and visiting researchers (2013), faculty overseas (2012) Keio is a member of networks promoting international academic cooperation such as APRU, T.I.M.E., and CEMS International Partnerships (As of May 2013) Region Partners Asia 60 North America 59 Europe 109 Other* 34 Total 262 *Includes the Middle East, Africa, Oceania, Latin America, and international organizations 13
3-Campus Program at Keio 14
3-Campus Program at Keio Full Academic Year Option Keio University (September-early February: Fall Semester) Yonsei University (Late February-June: Spring Semester) The University of Hong Kong (July-August: Summer School) Half-Year Option Keio University (Two-week program in late January & early February) Yonsei University (Late February-June: Spring Semester) The University of Hong Kong (July-August: Summer School) 15
3-Campus Program at Keio Full Academic Year Option 3-Campus students are enrolled in the Keio International Program (KIP) 16
3-Campus Program at Keio Full Academic Year Option Course Registration 1 Core Course Deep Culture Difference : Understanding Japan Through Cross-Cultural Comparison Elective Courses Students may elect 2 courses from the following 5 options: Japan s Postwar Resurgence Japanese Foreign Policy Human Security In Japan and East Asia Japanese Economy The Globalization of Japan and Japanese 17
3-Campus Program at Keio Full Academic Year Option Course Registration 2 In addition to 1 core course and 2 electives, 3-Campus students may choose to take courses from more than 100 English-taught courses focusing on Japan and East/Southeast Asia as a central theme. A list of courses is available at http://www.ic.keio.ac.jp/en/aboutic/aboutcourse/list.html 3-Campus students may choose to take up to 4 Japanese language courses. 18
3-Campus Program at Keio Full Academic Year Option Student Support Orientation (General orientation for all international students and orientation exclusively for 3-Campus students) Opening Ceremony for 3-Campus students Events, excursions, and various other opportunities to experience Japanese culture and tradition throughout the year arranged by a number of support groups. 19
3-Campus Program at Keio Full Academic Year Option Housing 3-Campus students are guaranteed a place in a dormitory. There are 6 dormitories to choose from. Resident assistants(keio students) live in each of the dormitories. 20
3-Campus Program at Keio Half-Year Option Half-Year Option in 2014 5 students from Princeton University joined the Keio Short-Term Japanese Studies Program (KJSP), from January 28 to February 11, 2014 21
3-Campus Program at Keio Half-Year Option Half-Year Option in 2015 A two-week tailored program will be offered if more than 5 participants are nominated by July 2014 If less than 5 students choose the Half-Year Option, 3-Campus students will join the Keio Short-Term Japanese Studies Program (KJSP) as in 2014 22
3-Campus Program at Keio Full Academic Year Option Full Academic Year Option in 2015-16 Full Academic Year Option will be available in 2015-16 The application period for Fall Semester 2014 intake at Keio finished in March, 2014. If there are any students who wish to choose the Full Academic Year Option in 2014-15, Keio will be able to host them in Fall Semester 2015. Keio Yonsei Hong Kong Keio (Fall, 2014) (Spring, 2015) (Summer, 2015) (Fall, 2015) 23
3-Campus Program at Keio Application Deadlines Full Academic Year Option End of March (Keio s application deadline for Fall Semester) Half-Year Option Number of participants anticipated should be communicated to us by the end of July (Keio will arrange the short-program according to the number of nominees) Application documents should be submitted by the end of October (Yonsei s application deadline for Spring Semester) 24
3-Campus Program at Keio Cost Estimates Full Year Option Tuition Housing Meals Books & Supplies Transportation Total 4,800 USD 4,000 USD 3,000 USD 800 USD 400 USD 13,000 USD Half Year Option (same as the fee for KJSP 2014) Tuition Housing Total 2,000 USD* Transportation and meals are not included. 2,000 USD 25
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